{"product_id":"set-couteaux-japonais-damas-umi-trio","title":"Umi Trio Japanese Knife Set – Santoku, Chef \u0026 Paring Knife","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.description-seo{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:10px 0 30px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:19px;margin:36px 0 12px;line-height:1.3}\n.description-seo h3{font-size:16px;margin:18px 0 6px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#333}\n.description-seo p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo ul{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo a{color:#e03030;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.description-seo .seo-dot{color:#e03030}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight{background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #e03030;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:6px}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px}\n.description-seo .seo-price{font-size:16px;margin:0}\n.description-seo .seo-price s{color:#888}\n.description-seo .seo-price strong{color:#e03030}\n.split-section{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}\n.description-seo .seo-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0}\n.description-seo table{width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px}\n.description-seo th,.description-seo td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;line-height:1.5}\n.description-seo th{background:#fafafa;font-weight:700}\n.description-seo .nw{white-space:nowrap}\n.description-seo .seo-faq{border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 16px;background:#fafafa}\n.description-seo details{border-bottom:1px solid #eee}\n.description-seo details:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.description-seo details summary{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding:12px 0 12px 26px}\n.description-seo details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.description-seo details summary::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:6px;top:50%;width:7px;height:7px;border-right:2px solid #e03030;border-bottom:2px solid #e03030;transform:translateY(-60%) rotate(-45deg);transition:transform .2s ease}\n.description-seo details[open] summary::before{transform:translateY(-30%) rotate(45deg)}\n.description-seo details p{padding-left:26px}\n@media (max-width:900px){\n.split-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:17px;margin-top:30px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:14.5px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-seo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUmi Trio Japanese knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the three essential kitchen blades: a versatile \u003cstrong\u003eSantoku knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 20 cm \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese chef's knife\u003c\/strong\u003e and a precision \u003cstrong\u003eparing knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from \u003cstrong\u003e67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and hardened to 60–62 HRC, they hold their edge for a very long time and cover almost every everyday cutting task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Japanese knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 cm Santoku, 20 cm chef's knife, 9 cm paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, 60–62 HRC hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandles\u003c\/strong\u003e in blue epoxy resin and stabilised wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave 15%\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with buying them separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracked shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e What's in the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eKnife\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/couteau-santoku-japonais-damas\"\u003eUmi Santoku knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd class=\"nw\"\u003e18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd class=\"nw\"\u003e≈ 180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAll-purpose: vegetables, meat, fish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/couteau-de-chef-japonais-damas-20cm\"\u003eUmi chef's knife (Gyuto)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd class=\"nw\"\u003e20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd class=\"nw\"\u003e≈ 180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLarge cuts, slicing, rocking motion\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/couteau-d-office-japonais-damas\"\u003eUmi paring knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd class=\"nw\"\u003e9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd class=\"nw\"\u003e≈ 85 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePeeling, trimming, precision work\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Why this Japanese knife trio?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three knives complement each other perfectly. The \u003cstrong\u003eSantoku\u003c\/strong\u003e is your everyday knife: vegetables, meat or fish, it slices everything with an up-and-down motion. The longer, pointed \u003cstrong\u003echef's knife\u003c\/strong\u003e takes over for large pieces and rocking cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eparing knife\u003c\/strong\u003e handles the small jobs: peeling, trimming, cutting a shallot or a piece of fruit. With this set, you are equipped for the vast majority of recipes without cluttering your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e 67-layer Damascus steel: an edge that lasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by stacking and forge-welding 67 layers of steel. Each blade features a unique wavy pattern and a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, well above that of a standard kitchen knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result: a fine, precise edge that glides through food without crushing it and stays sharp for a long time. The \u003cstrong\u003eblue epoxy resin and stabilised wood\u003c\/strong\u003e handles offer a comfortable grip and a distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e A gift idea for cooking enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, useful every day and built to last, the Umi Trio set is an \u003cstrong\u003eideal gift for home cooks\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether they are just starting out or have been cooking for years. A popular superstition says that a knife given as a gift can “cut” a friendship, so the recipient gives \u003cstrong\u003ea small coin\u003c\/strong\u003e in return. For Christmas, order early to receive your gift in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Save €46.80 with the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seo-price\"\u003eBought separately: \u003cs\u003e€309.70\u003c\/s\u003e · With the set: \u003cstrong\u003e€262.90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a single knife? Find the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/couteau-santoku-japonais-damas\"\u003eUmi Santoku\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/couteau-de-chef-japonais-damas-20cm\"\u003e20 cm Umi chef's knife\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/couteau-d-office-japonais-damas\"\u003eUmi paring knife\u003c\/a\u003e individually, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/couteaux-japonais\"\u003eJapanese knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash \u003cstrong\u003eby hand\u003c\/strong\u003e and dry immediately. Never use the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut on a \u003cstrong\u003ewooden or plastic board\u003c\/strong\u003e, never on glass or marble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid bones and frozen food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a \u003cstrong\u003ewater whetstone\u003c\/strong\u003e (1000 grit, then 3000–6000), at an angle of around 15°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUmi\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e18 cm Santoku, 20 cm chef's knife, 9 cm paring knife\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSteel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e67-layer Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHandles\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlue epoxy resin and stabilised wood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 445 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStandard (no gift box)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e FAQ: Umi Trio Japanese knife set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the Umi Trio Japanese knife set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Umi Trio set contains three Japanese knives made from 67-layer Damascus steel: an 18 cm Santoku knife, a 20 cm chef's knife (Gyuto) and a 9 cm paring knife. All three blades have a hardness of 60–62 HRC and a handle made of blue epoxy resin and stabilised wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy buy a set rather than individual knives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set brings together the three most useful kitchen knives and saves you €46.80 compared with buying them separately, around 15%. With the Santoku, the chef's knife and the paring knife, you cover the vast majority of everyday cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this set suitable for Japanese knife beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Santoku is the easiest Japanese knife to get to grips with, the paring knife handles small tasks and the chef's knife is there as your confidence grows. It is the ideal set-up to get started without making the wrong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the knives in the set go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Heat and harsh detergents damage Damascus steel and dull the edge. Wash your knives by hand right after use, then dry them immediately with a cloth to keep them like new for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I sharpen the knives in the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a water whetstone: a 1000 grit to sharpen, then a 3000 to 6000 grit to polish, keeping an angle of around 15 degrees. Between sharpenings, simply honing the edge is enough to maintain the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the set come in a gift box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the set is delivered in standard packaging, without a gift box. 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